Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Oxnard Police Department to Conduct Motorcycle Safety Enforcement and DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint
DATE/TIME:	6-8-14
PREPARED BY:	Senior Officer Jamie Brown, Traffic Coordinator
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Senior Officer Jamie Brown, (805) 385-7749 jamie.brown@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

The Oxnard Police Department Traffic Unit will be conducting two traffic safety operations this Sunday, June 8, 2014. The first operation, scheduled to start at 10:00 a.m. and end at 4:00 p.m., will target motorcycle safety. Officers will be on the lookout for unsafe motorcycle riders as well as those motorists who jeopardize the safety of motorcyclists. Motorcycle riders and passenger vehicle drivers are reminded to watch out for each other while traveling the roadways, especially at intersections and in vehicles’ blind spots while traveling alongside or passing. In 2014, there have been 7 motorcycle collisions in the City of Oxnard, all of which resulted in injuries to the motorcyclists. Tragically, a motorcyclist was killed in one of the collisions.

According to preliminary figures from the CHP’s Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System, more than 400 people were killed and nearly 12,000 people were injured in motorcycle-involved collisions in 2011, representing a nearly 20 percent increase in the death rate in California from the previous year.
At the conclusion of the motorcycle enforcement, officers will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint at an undisclosed location within the city limits between the hours of 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

In 2014, there have been 395 vehicle collisions, with 41 of those involving an impaired driver. Two of those collisions resulted in the deaths. The Oxnard Police Department has arrested 195 drivers for DUI so far this year.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), checkpoints have provided the most effective documented results of any of the DUI enforcement strategies, while also yielding considerable cost savings of $6 for every $1 spent. Nearly 90 percent of California drivers approve of DUI checkpoints.

Funding for this checkpoint is provided to the Oxnard Police Department by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, reminding everyone to ‘Report Drunk Driver – Call 9-1-1.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: June 6, 2014 / 2030 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Online Enticement of a Minor / Child Luring Child Annoying
DATE/TIME:	7/9/14 @1045 hours
LOCATION:	4400 Block of Cathedral Oaks Lane, Goleta, CA
VICTIM(S):	14-year-old female (name withheld due to age)
SUSPECT(S):	Patrick Brian Kennedy, 30 year old resident of Goleta
PREPARED BY:	Detective Terry Dobrosky, Sexual Assault & Family Protection Unit Terry.Dobrosky@Oxnardpd.org 805-385-7609
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Sergeant Sharon Giles, Sexual Assault & Family Protection Unit Sharon.Giles@Oxnardpd.org 805-385-7620

DETAILS: On May 12th, 2014, officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to the 4200 block of Harbor Blvd in the City of Oxnard in reference to the online enticement of a minor female by an adult male. The minor’s mother reported that she discovered that her 14-year-old daughter had engaged in sexual conversations through Facebook with an adult male.

On July 9^th, 2014, after an extensive two month investigation, detectives from the Oxnard Police Department’s Family Protection Unit arrested Patrick Brian Kennedy at his place of employment in the City of Goleta. Mr. Kennedy was arrested for various charges including: traveling for the purposes of engaging a minor for sex, delaying and obstructing a police investigation, conspiracy to commit a crime, and child annoying. He is currently in custody with bail set at $250,000.

Detectives have reason to believe that there may be other minor victims that have been contacted by Kennedy through Facebook. Anyone with additional information should contact Detective Terrance Dobrosky at (805) 385-7609.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 07/09/14 – 1800 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Assault with a deadly weapon – Vehicle
DATE/TIME:	8-9-14 / 0345 hours
LOCATION:	700 Block of Hermosa Way, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	Adam Rodriguez, 27 years, Ventura residence
SUSPECT(S):	Jeannette Robles, 31 years, Oxnard residence
WITNESS(ES):	Withheld
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	Not disclosed
LOSS:	N/A
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Sharon Giles, Family Protection Unit, (805) 385-7620, sharon.giles@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Dale McAlpine, Family Protection Unit, (805) 385-3921, dale.mcalpine@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

(Oxnard, CA) – On 8-9-14, at 0345 hours, officers responded to the 700 Block of Hermosa Way reference a subject yelling in the street. Officers made contact with a witness who told officers that a man was struck by a car. The witness stated the car fled after striking the man knocking this individual to the ground. The victim was later identified as Adam Rodriguez. Rodriguez was contacted at his home in Ventura by Oxnard officers. Rodriguez told officers that his ex-girlfriend, Jeannette Robles, hit him with her car while he was walking on Hermosa Way. Rodriguez said he and Robles were involved in a verbal dispute prior to him being struck by the car.

Mr. Rodriguez sustained moderate injuries from being struck by the car. Jeannette Robles was arrested at her residence on Blanca Place in Oxnard a short time after the incident. Jeannette Robles is currently in custody with bail set at $500,000.

Detectives are still investigating the case and request persons with information about this incident call the Oxnard PD at (805) 385-3921 or (805) 385-7620.

You can remain anonymous by calling the Violent Crimes Hotline at (805) 982-7070 or Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477. You can also visit http://www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/contactus.aspx to submit a tip via text or e-mail.

Date / Time Prepared: August 9, 2014, 2300 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Arrest – Assault with a deadly weapon and vandalism
DATE/TIME:	Tuesday, August 12, 2014 at 4:31p.m.
LOCATION:	3600 Block of Leeward
VICTIM(S):	55 year old male, Oxnard Resident
SUSPECT(S):	Cliff Thieme, 63 years, Port Hueneme Resident
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	Red Hyundai Elantra
PREPARED BY:	Scott Hebert, Commander

DETAILS:

On Tuesday August 12, 2014, at approximately 4:31 p.m., Oxnard police officers responded to the 3600 block of Leeward Way regarding a call of shots fired from a red vehicle. When officers arrived on scene, Cliff Thieme was contacted and eventually arrested for assault with a deadly weapon and vandalism.

Officers learned that the shooting resulted from a “road rage” incident between the suspect and victim at Rice Ave and the 101 freeway. The suspect followed the victim to the 3600 block of Leeward way where an altercation took place. The suspect caused damage to the victim’s vehicle, and at some point during the altercation, produced a handgun and fired one shot in the direction of the victim. The victim was not injured.

Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to call the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7740.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: August 12, 2014 at 9:00 p.m.

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

EVENT:	Road Closures for the 2014 Ventura Pier to Pier Marathon
DATE/TIME:	September 7, 2014 / 6:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
LOCATION:	Cities of Ventura, Oxnard and Port Hueneme
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Jamie Brown, Traffic Coordinator (805) 385-7749 jamie.brown@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS: The 2nd Annual Ventura Pier to Pier Marathon will be held this Sunday, September 7^th. The event starts at the Ventura Pier at 6:20 a.m. and ends at 1:00 p.m. The marathon will travel through the cities of Ventura, Oxnard and Port Hueneme. The marathon is expected to have approximately 3000 runners which may cause some traffic delays along the marathon route.

The marathon route from Ventura will be southbound on Harbor Boulevard to Channel Islands Boulevard, eastbound Channel Islands Boulevard to Ventura Road and southbound Ventura Road to the Port Hueneme Pier. Runners will make a U-turn at the Port Hueneme Pier and return to the Ventura Pier following the same route.

The only road closures in the City Oxnard will be on Harbor Boulevard between Fifth Street and Spinnaker Drive in Ventura and Gonzales Road between Victoria Avenue and Harbor Boulevard. All other streets along the marathon route will remain open. As this is a competitive race, priority right-of-way will be provided to the participants. Local residents are encouraged to use alternate routes for trips in and out of the city.

In an attempt to accommodate local residents traveling along the marathon route, the Oxnard Police Traffic Unit will have officers and additional traffic control personnel assigned to several intersections along the marathon route to assist with traffic control.

For Further Information regarding road closures contact Senior Officer Jamie Brown at 385-7749 or jamie.brown@oxnardpd.org. For further information regarding the marathon go to: www.venturamarathon.com

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 9/4/14, 1530 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Shots Fired-Possible Domestic Violence Incident
DATE/TIME:	October 17, 2014 at approximately 12:25 p.m.
LOCATION:	2000 block of North Ventura Road, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	Valarie Carbajal, 24-year old Oxnard resident
SUSPECT(S):	Anthony Carbajal, 24-year old Oxnard resident
WITNESS(ES):	N/A
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	N/A
LOSS:	N/A
PREPARED BY:	Alex Arnett, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Sergeant Alex Arnett (805) 486-6211 alex.arnett@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:
On 10/17/14, at approximately 12:25 p.m., Oxnard police officers responded to the 2000 block of North Ventura Road reference a report of shots fired. When officers arrived, witnesses stated that the incident involved a male and a female inside a grey four-door newer model sedan. The male and female left in the vehicle prior to the officers’ arrival. Officers located evidence at the scene indicating that at least one shot had been fired at that location.

Patrol officers and investigators continued to investigate the case throughout the day and learned that the incident involved a married couple. They were identified as 24-year old Anthony Carbajal and 24-year old Valarie Carbajal (see pictures below). Anthony Carbajal is currently wanted for a probation violation and for a separate domestic violence incident. Investigators are also interested in speaking with Valarie Carbajal to check on and ensure her safety and well-being.

***UPDATE***
Detectives from the Oxnard Police Department worked diligently throughout the night attempting to locate Anthony and Valarie Carbajal. Information was received that both subjects were together and driving eastbound across California and Arizona eventually stopping in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Detectives contacted the local police departments in the area of Albuquerque and provided them with the subjects’ descriptions. On 10/18/14 at about 1315 hours, Albuquerque police officers located Anthony and Valerie walking together. Officers contacted them to check the well being of Valarie. During the contact, Anthony was found to be in possession of a firearm. Valarie was determined to be safe and unharmed. Anthony was arrested and both of them were transported to the Albuquerque Police Department for questioning.

If anyone any further information regarding this incident, they are encouraged to call the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7740. You can also contact Detective Scott Aaron at (805) 385-7662 or Detective Juanita Suarez at (805) 385-7759. If you wish to remain anonymous, you may call the violent crimes hotline at (805) 982-7070 or Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.

You can also visit http://www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/contactus.aspx to submit a tip via text or email.

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Barricaded Felony Suspect
DATE/TIME:	December 7, 2014 at 07:00 am
LOCATION:	3500 Block of Samuel Ave.
VICTIM(S):	Not Disclosed
SUSPECT(S):	Lawrence Beasley, 41 year old male Oxnard Resident
WITNESS(ES):
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):
LOSS:
PREPARED BY:	Mike Adair, Commander
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Mike Adair, Commander (805) 385-7771

DETAILS:

On December 7, 2014 at 7:00 am, Oxnard Police Officers received a call of a felony sexual assault and possible kidnap that occurred in the 3500 block of Samuel Ave. Officers learned that the suspect was possibly still in the area and attempted to make contact with him. The officers found the suspect in an apartment on Samuel Ave. When contacted by officers, the suspect was uncooperative and barricaded himself inside the apartment.

After approximately two hours, the suspect surrendered to SWAT officers who had responded to the scene. During the incident six apartments evacuated.

Traffic was shut down on the following streets for the duration of the incident.
· La Canada Ave. between Samuel Ave. and La Costa Pl.
· Samuel Ave. between La Canada Ave. and Yucca St.

The suspect has been arrested for several felony crimes. Detectives from the Oxnard Police Department’s Family Protection Unit are handling the investigation.

We want to encourage anyone that may have information about this incident to call Detective Dale McApline at (805) 385-3921. If you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 12-7-14/ 0835 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Burglary and Forcible Sexual Assault
DATE/TIME:	January 7, 2015, 10:00 a.m.
LOCATION:	5200 Block of Saviers Road, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	Name withheld – 37 year old female
SUSPECT(S):	Hispanic Male, 5’5-5’6”, thin-med build, Mustache, Unk age Wearing a Black Hooded Sweatshirt, Black Ski Mask, Blue Jeans and White Tennis Shoes
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Sharon Giles
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Senior Detective Dale McAlpine, Family Protection Unit (805) 385-3921, dale.mcalpine@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:(OXNARD, Calif) – On January 7, 2015 at 10:05 a.m., officers responded to the 5200 Block of Saviers Road, regarding a prowler. Officers learned a male suspect had entered a home through an open back door. The suspect approached the victim and began to physically and sexually assault her. The victim fought back as the suspect attempted to strangle her. The victim broke free from the suspect and ran to a nearby garage whereby she barricaded herself and called police. The suspect fled the area. According to the victim, the suspect was wearing a black ski mask at the time of the assault.

Detectives from the Oxnard Police Department’s Family Protection Unit are still investigating the case and request that if anyone has information about this incident to please call the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-3921, or the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (805) 222-8477 and www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/contactus.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: January 7, 2015

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Vehicle pursuit and arrest of gang member in possession of a firearm
DATE/TIME:	January 8, 2015/1630
LOCATION:	Saviers Road and Laurel Ave
VICTIM(S):	State of California
SUSPECT(S):	Jose Varela 21 years old and 16 year old male juvenile. Both are residents of Oxnard.
WITNESS(ES):
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	Stored
LOSS:
PREPARED BY:	Bill Crisostomo, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Bill Crisostomo, Sergeant, (805) 385-8290 Bill.crisostomo@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On January 8, 2015 at approximately 1600 hours officers from the Oxnard Police Department Special Enforcement Unit attempted a traffic stop in the area of Saviers Road and Hill St for a traffic violation. The vehicle failed to yield and a short vehicle pursuit ensued. During the pursuit two subjects fled from the vehicle. A 16 year old male juvenile fled from the vehicle and was quickly apprehended. He was in possession of loaded handgun. The second subject, Jose Varela, was apprehended with the assistance of several citizens who directed officers to his location.

Due to the traffic conditions the vehicle pursuit was cancelled.

Jose Varela and the juvenile are both documented gang members. The juvenile was booked on several firearm related charges and Varela was charged with delaying a peace officers duties.

An investigation is continuing.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: January 8, 2015/1715

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Firearms / Narcotics Arrest
DATE/TIME:	3-10-15 / 2205 Hours
LOCATION:	Saviers Road at Elm Street
VICTIM(S):	State of CA
SUSPECT(S):	Efrain Jimenez, 46 years, Oxnard resident
WITNESS(ES):	N/A
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	Not disclosed
LOSS:	N/A
PREPARED BY:	Officer Rodney Spicer
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Commander Marty Meyer, (805) 207-7078, martin.meyer@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On 3-10-15, at 2142 hours, officers stopped a vehicle on Saviers Road near Elm Street for minor traffic violations. The driver, Oxnard resident Efrain Jimenez, 46 years, was found to be under the influence of a controlled substance and arrested.

Narcotics were also located in plain view inside the vehicle. Police Service Dog, “KOA,” searched further and a hidden compartment was located in the center console. Several baggies of cocaine and methamphetamine were located. Additionally, a loaded revolver was located.

Jimenez was charged with a number of felony and misdemeanor offenses: possession of cocaine and methamphetamine for sale, possession of a loaded firearm while being under the influence of a controlled substance, and possession of a firearm with narcotics.

At the beginning of 2014, the Oxnard Police Department launched the Operation Safer and Stronger initiative, as well as the Firearms Strike Team (FAST) led by the Violent Crimes Unit, to proactively remove firearms from prohibited persons in the city. The objective of the initiative and FAST was to reduce gun violence in Oxnard through education, intervention, and enforcement .

The Oxnard Police Department continues to encourage residents to be partners in public safety as part of the Operation Safer and Stronger initiative. Anyone with information regarding criminal activity is encouraged to contact the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7600, or the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (805) 222-8477 and www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/contactus.

Date Prepared: 3-10-15 / 0650 hours